Registration is now CLOSED for the 2018 Annual Kraus-Anderson Bike Duluth Festival.

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Disclaimer:

Listed Race times are subject to change.

Timed races include the Spirit Mountain lift ticket price in the total cost per registrant (excludes adventure ride and short-track cross country events).

Short Enduro Race

Saturday, August 11, 2018 at 9:30 AM

Enduro Stage 1 – 9:30 AM-10:50 AM

Enduro Stage 3 – 2:00 PM-3:30 PM

A two-stage race aimed at riders new to enduro racing and can be completed using any type of mountain bike. Enduro Stages 1 and 2 will be pedal up. Enduro 3 and 4 will be lift assisted.

Register May 1 – August 1 – $30

Register August 2 – August 9 – $40

Register August 10 – August 11 – $55

(includes a ticket for a free beer or soda)

Short-Track Cross Competitive (Pro)

Saturday, August 11, 2018 at 5:45 PM
Want more of a challenge? Test your speed and skill against some of the area’s fastest racers in a short track format. Same course as the recreational event, just faster competition. This ride will be 20 minutes +1 lap.

Register May 1 – August 1 – $10

Register August 2 – August 9 – $10

Register August 10 – August 11 – $15

Short-Track Cross Country Sport/Recreational

Saturday, August 11, 2018 at 5:15 PM
Get a quick taste of some of the XC Trails and challenge yourself to see if you can keep up with the competition in this new short and fast paced event. This ride will be 20 minutes +1 lap.

Register May 1 – August 1 – $10

Register August 2 – August 9 – $10

Register August 10 – August 11 – $15

Long Enduro Race

Saturday, August 11, 2018 at 9:30 AM

Enduro Stage 1 – 9:30 AM-10:50 AM

Enduro Stage 2 – 11:00 AM-12:00 PM

Enduro Stage 3 – 2:00 PM-3:30 PM

Enduro Stage 4 – 3:30 PM-4:20 PM

A four-stage race aimed at experienced enduro riders on capable bikes. Enduro Stages 1 and 2 will be pedal up. Enduro 3 and 4 will be lift assisted.

Register May 1 – August 1 – $40

Register August 2 – August 9 – $50

Register August 10 – August 11 – $65

(includes a ticket for a free beer or soda)

Downhill Race

Saturday, August 11, 2018

Practice Run – 12:00 PM-1:00 PM

Qualifying Run – 1:30 PM-2:00 PM

Finals – 4:30 PM-5:00 PM

Two timed runs for expert riders only. Full face helmet is required and additional body armor is suggested. The race will have two timed runs, the first for qualifying and the final run for all the marbles. The first run will determine seeding for the final run. Results will be based on the final run.

Register May 1 – August 1 – $40

Register August 2 – August 9 – $50

Register August 10 – August 11 – $65

(includes a ticket for a free beer or soda)

Long Enduro/Downhill Combo

Saturday, August 11, 2018
Four primarily downhill stages utilizing the same runs as the short enduro with 2 additional stages along more advanced and technical terrain.

Register May 1 – August 1 – $70

Register August 2 – August 9 – $90

Register August 10 – August 11 – $105

Adventure Ride

Saturday, August 11, 2018 at 10:00 AM
This sweet locally guided traverse event will take you through 20 or 40 miles of Duluth’s epic trail system and offers spectacular vistas of the St. Louis River. Mountain bike required.

KA20 (Short)

Register May 1 – August 1 – $15

Register August 2 – August 9 – $15

Register August 10 – August 11 – $20

KA35 (Long)

Register May 1 – August 1 – $15

Register August 2 – August 9 – $15

Register August 10 – August 11 – $20

Youth Downhill

Saturday, August 11, 2018

Pre-Ride – 9:30 AM-10:30 AM

Race– 12:00 PM-1:00 PM

The race will be open to riders who have a bit of bike handling skills regardless of their age. All riders will be racing down the new All Weather Trail. There will be four age categories, male/female 5-9 and male/female 10-15. This race is geared towards the young, up and coming downhill riders that are the riders and racers of the future.

Register May 1 – August 1 – $25

Register August 2 – August 9 – $30

Register August 10 – August 11 – $35

(includes a ticket for a soda and an exclusive Kraus-Anderson Bike Duluth Festival t-shirt)

The kids downhill course will be open throughout the day. A very mellow path will wind down the base of Spirit Mountain and is aimed at the youngest of young riders! This course is all about FUN and developing bike handling skills. Spend some time here with your little one getting them introduced to the thrill of gravity!

The Return of the Powder Monkey Cross-Country Races

Part of the Minnesota Mountain Bike Series.
Sunday, August 12, 2018
Features separate races for riders of all abilities, from kids and beginners to pros.

Formerly known as the “Great Hawk XC Race,” the Minnesota Mountain Bike Series has renamed the race in 2018 as “The Return of the Powder Monkey.”